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Battle of the River Plate
Battle of the River Plate is a fast play introductory set of WW2 naval rules covering the famous battle of the same name, fought in December 1939 off the coast of South America. It was the first naval battle in WW2.
What is Battle of the River Plate
Battle of the River Plate is a fast play introductory set of WW2 naval rules covering the famous battle of the same name, fought in December 1939 off the coast of South America. It was the first naval battle in WW2.
It opposed, in the South Atlantic, the German heavy cruiser Admiral Graf Spee and one of the British Navy hunting groups composed of HMS Exeter, Ajax, and Achilles.
It is a fast play introductory set of rules, including ship counters (or you can use your own models).
Scale:
Game details
- Players
- 2
- Age
- +12
- Duration
- —
- Difficulty
- —
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2016
- Mechanics
- Dice Rolling · Measurement Movement · Paper-and-Pencil
- Categories
- Nautical · Print & Play · Wargame
- Designer
- —
- Publisher
- The Naval Wargames Society
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How many players is Battle of the River Plate for?
Battle of the River Plate plays with 2 players.
How long does a game take?
Playing time varies with the number of players.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 12.
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